Lemon essential oil is a completely natural ingredient that can also be used as a home remedy for health. It is extracted from the peel of fresh lemons using a cold-pressing process, which punctures and rotates the peel to release the oil.
Lemon essential oil can be diluted and applied to the skin, diffused into the air, or inhaled. Some people swear by lemon essential oil for combating fatigue, helping with depression, cleansing the skin, killing harmful viruses and bacteria, and reducing inflammation.
What Does Lemon Essential Oil Do?
Using a massage oil infused with lemon essential oil provides numerous benefits:
- Promotes healthy skin: Lemon oil is one of many essential oils that can kill harmful bacteria growing on the skin.
- Soothes pain: Lemon essential oil is sometimes used in aromatherapy as a natural pain reliever. Its antistress and antidepressant effects may help the body interpret pain without panic.
- Reduces morning sickness during pregnancy: Nausea and vomiting are common symptoms in early pregnancy, and lemon essential oil can help relieve them.
- Eases anxiety and depression: Lemon essential oil helps reduce feelings of anxiety and depression.
In summary, lemon essential oil is perfect for relaxation massages, especially for clients experiencing stress or anxiety. During a massage, you can highlight how lemon oil contributes to uplifting the mood and reducing feelings of depression and anxiety.
DISCLAIMER: The effectiveness of essential oils against diseases is not scientifically proven. Always consult a doctor before using essential oils for treating illnesses. Click here for more information.
